Experience

Conservation Halton

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planning Ecology Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Provide professional planning and technical advice on behalf of Conservation Halton with respect to ecology related aspects of plan review under other provincial legislation and processes as well as permit review under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. • Review complex development projects of varying scales, connecting project impacts, and realizing higher-level organization direction. • Employ a collaborative approach, building cohesion with partners and stakeholders to reach common solutions from high level environmental assessments to detailed design and construction.• Coordinate road ecology program, identify hotspots and mitigation for wildlife crossings • Undertake site inspections and compliance monitoring as required prior, during and post construction• Represent Conservation Halton on external committees or task forces where ecological input is required• Liaise with other Conservation Halton Divisions, external agencies and the public at large to ensure effective communication, information sharing and excellence in customer service Show less

• Planning Ecology Specialist - Regional Infrastructure Team

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2020

  • Provide professional planning and technical advice on behalf of Conservation Halton with respect to terrestrial ecology-related aspects of plan review and plan review under other provincial legislation and processes as well as permit review under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, emphasis being on Regional infrastructure projects and related activities• Undertake site inspections and compliance monitoring as required prior, during and post construction• Represent Conservation Halton on external committees or task forces where terrestrial biological input is required• Support the Terrestrial Ecology Team in coordinating and undertaking shorter and longer term research, inventory and process-oriented projects, relating to Eco-Passage Assessments/Studies, Natural Areas Inventory Updates, ensuring technical staff have the proper tools to support good resource management decisions in the watershed• Liaise with other Conservation Halton Divisions, external agencies and the public at large to ensure effective communication, information sharing and excellence in customer service Show less



City of Kitchener

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Planner

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Develop and implement programs, initiatives, and policies related to the management, conservation, and enhancement of the City’s natural heritage and other (e.g. water, air) environmental resources; • Provide professional environmental information and advice to the public, development industry, interdepartmental staff, and Council; • Implement policy through the review and approval of complex reports and studies submitted in support of development applications; • Resolve, negotiate, and mediate interdisciplinary issues regarding the environmental, engineering, and socioeconomic aspects of planning, design, and construction projects; and • Participate in the City's Environmental Committee as the major staff resource. Show less



Ecoplans Ltd.

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wildlife/Terrestrial Biologist

  • May 2007 - Jan 2013

  • Conducted field studies and literature reviews to obtain baseline data, and develop monitoring programs to determine and assess impacts and develop potential mitigation measures. • Prepared proposals and reports using theoretical and field research that concisely detailed and interpreted study results, coordinated regulatory and research permit applications and associated reports, and developed visual presentation materials. • Conducted Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Studies for projects across various sectors including transportation, land development, and oil and gas. • Consulted with government and non-government representatives including peers, public, agency and clients and assisted with community consultations. Show less



Canadian Wildlife Service

• Waterloo

• Field Ornithologist

  • 1999 - 2006

  A series of summer internships with the Canadian Wildlife Service performing the following tasks: • Conducted long-term monitoring and productivity studies on forest birds, specifically wood thrushes and rose breasted grosbeaks, determining impact of fragmentation and urbanization pre- and post-development. • Completed vegetation monitoring surveys, determining differences in vegetation communities and potential impacts between rural and urban sites. • Implemented DNA analysis sampling to study fragmentation effects on mate selection and nest survival; and a remote camera study to identify predator species and abundance. (May - August 1999 to 2001 and 2006; May - October 2002) Show less



WSP in Canada

• Canada
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Terrestrial Biologist

  • Oct 2003 - Aug 2005

  • Provided environmental inspection for oil and gas pipelines, municipal roads, provincial highways and residential developments. • Performed natural heritage inventories, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring for a variety of sectors including transportation, residential development, and oil and gas. • Provided environmental inspection for oil and gas pipelines, municipal roads, provincial highways and residential developments. • Performed natural heritage inventories, impact evaluations, and long-term monitoring for a variety of sectors including transportation, residential development, and oil and gas.



Natural Resource Solutions Inc.

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Terrestrial/Wetland Biologist (Contract)

  • Apr 2003 - Sep 2003

  • Conducted various wildlife and vegetation monitoring surveys to gather baseline data and develop long-term monitoring plans for prospective wind farms. • Performed natural heritage inventories, impact evaluations, and post-construction monitoring for a variety land uses including residential development and golf course construction. • Conducted various wildlife and vegetation monitoring surveys to gather baseline data and develop long-term monitoring plans for prospective wind farms. • Performed natural heritage inventories, impact evaluations, and post-construction monitoring for a variety land uses including residential development and golf course construction.